|
|||||
|
It appears that Thai and Cambodian troops are preparing to withdraw from the disputed border area around Preah Vihear, with the border crossing to be open as early as this weekend! Temple border crossing to reopen AFP, via Straits Times, 29 November 2010 Disputed border set to reopen Phnom Penh Post, 29 november 2010 [...] Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva reaffirmed his country’s position on Preah Vihear at a recent meeting with the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, opposing Cambodia’s intention to develop the disputed territory near the temple. Abhisit sets out Thai position on temple Bangkok Post, 22 November 2010 PM firm on Preah Vihear stance Bangkok Post, 21 [...] When a site is awarded World Heritage status, it usually means a jump in tourism visits and revenue. Not so with Preah Vihear, where the conflict over the surrounding area between Thailand and Cambodia have caused much economic hardship to the residents of the area. Strained relations over ancient ruins wrecking lives Bangkok Post, 14 [...] Most readers would already be familiar with the Preah Vihear dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, simmering over a piece of land surrounding the World Heritage Site that has caused tensions between the two countries. The Southeast Asian Globe has a pretty good round-up of the dispute and provides a good summary of the story so [...] The Bangkok Post reports on how some academics in Thailand are counselling a more pragmatic and less emotionally-charged approach to handling the Preah Vihear dispute, which erupted in 2007 when UNESCO designated the border temple as a World Heritage Site under Cambodia. The award has become a political hot potato in Thailand, where nationalists have [...] Preah Vihear became a source of contention again for Thailand and Cambodia during the recent World Heritage Committee meeting in Brazil a couple of weeks ago when Cambodia submitted a proposal to solely manage the controversial site, much to the chagrin of their Thai neighbours leading to protests. The committee decided to postpone any plan [...] A small firefight broke out between Thai and Cambodian forces near the Preah Vihear border, reportedly when Thai troops encroached onto Cambodian territory. No casualties were reported, and both sides have moved quickly to the discussion table. Thai Army Rangers clash with Cambodian troops near Preah Vihear temple MCOT News, 24 January 2010 Khmer [...] A recent visit by Unesco officials to Preah Vihear prompted a curt notice by Thailand that Unesco must ask for permission from Thailand before any visits to disputed areas. However, the Unesco delegation said that they steered clear of any disputed areas and only toured the Cambodian side. It sounds like Thailand is touchy over [...] Thailand refuses to pay the US$2 million demanded by Cambodia for compensatory damages from the firefight which occured in early April. Of course, Cambodia isn’t amused. Still, the two governments are looking to keep the issue of compensation separate from the ongoing border talks. FM calls on Unesco to act transparently on temple Bangkok Post, [...] The most recent fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops at Preah Vihear have resulted in fatalities and casualties, although different reports provide conflicting news about how many people died and were injured on both sides. Both sides seem to ancknowledge that the fights were results of misunderstandings rather than intentional hostilities. Cambodia-Thailand border clash leaves [...] |
|||||
|
Copyright © 2012 SEAArch – The Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsblog - All Rights Reserved Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa |
|||||
